So I've been trying to get WordPress - Android Market to work. I keep getting:
HTTP status code: 412 was returned. Precondition Failed.
I'm gonna keep trying for a little while. Apparently folks hosted on ICDSoft (which I am) are having trouble. I'm not sure I want to hack my WordPress code to make it work. I'll keep looking.
Turns out FactoryJoe has a fix, but it warns that it makes your site vulnerable. Don't do this.
Finally, I found this post that tells you to create a .htaccess Keep reading [...]

OK, so back several years ago, we switched our phone service from AT&T to Vonage. We saved a TON of money since then. But, occasionally we've had miscellaneous minor problems with the service, some were my home phone wiring. Well, we got a call from Comcast today about combining our voice service and upgrade to digital cable.
After quickly adding up our Cable and Vonage bills, we decided it would be worth doing it. During the disclosure rambling, the salesperson said they would charge Keep reading [...]

Aug 6, 2011 - General NewsComments Off on Time for a Patclements.com Facelift

I've been running my site on Geeklog for many years now, at least 5 or 6. It's time for a facelift. Contemplating the change for many years, even through serving for two years as webmaster for harpethbikeclub.com using Joomla, I finally settled in on WordPress. It allows easy BLOG posting, it has wide support, interesting and powerful plug-ins, strong mobile support and it seems easy (honestly installing Joomla plugins are easier.) Why didn't I simply use Blogger? Well, I want the power Keep reading [...]

It's been quite a while since I wrote an article about the death of Sharon Bayler. If you follow me on Facebook or you browse my Flickr page, you can probably figure out what I've been up to. But if you don't, read more below to find out more. Summary: - Bike Walk Tennessee: advocacy will suck up every ounce of time you have. - Work: I really should keep up my LinkedIn. Regardless, I've been very busy at work. I won't be detailing it online, but I'll share some general comments. - Life: Yes, I'm Keep reading [...]

It always makes me very sad when a bicyclist is out enjoying a country road or their ride to work and is run over by a speeding car. Sharon Bayler was riding just north of Taft, TN on state highway 274. She was "sweeping" with a group of bicyclists. For those of you that don't know what sweeping is, someone intentionally rides last and makes sure none of the beginners get in trouble or lost. It's a very noble thing to do. And I imagine Sharon was taking it Keep reading [...]

Mar 7, 2010 - A Better PlaceComments Off on Fowler “Pappy” Boppy Stanton – story from a student

Today at Boppy's funeral, we met many people, some Donna, Sonata and the rest of the family knew, others were from life before our crew. We heard many stories. From Mindi Mercer via email to Donna, This story was never verbalized since his death, but quite special and easy to share with you.
Pappy, You Will Be Missed
It was a little band room on the outer edge of a small middle school in rural Jackson County Tennessee, furnished with old metal folding chairs and even older music stands, and Keep reading [...]

Mar 5, 2010 - A Better PlaceComments Off on Fowler Stanton, Amadeus and the Sea Monster

Last week on the evening of February 25, 2010, our family lost Fowler Stanton (Boppy.) He was Donna's stepdad and the man that raised her. He was always up to something crazy or poetic. The story below is one we found while going through his wishes. A little background: Boppy was raised on a farm in Buffalo Valley, Tennessee. Most people know it as an exit to go fly fishing on the Caney. It was a bustling area back in the early 20th century. Keep reading [...]

Feb 8, 2010 - ElectronicsComments Off on Camera is Ready to Upgrade, Which One?

I guess readers can see that I've gotten pretty big into photography. It's another good way to combine my favorite sports and activities with yet another challenge. I've carried my DSLR across Iowa on my bike in my handlebar bag. I've hiked miles deep into Walls of Jericho with all my lenses and my full size tripod (what was I thinking on that one?) I have a waterproof case so I can take it canoeing or kayaking. So many times, I've taken beautifully composed pictures Keep reading [...]

I don't know if many folks have heard of a 365 project. You essentially take one photo per day and post it to a set on Flickr. The basic rule is you have to post a picture from that day, which means you have to take a picture every day. Some folks say you're supposed to be in every one of them. I'm not following that rule in mine. I kind of use it as a photo diary.http://www.flickr.com/photos/23855991@N05/sets/72157623115200318/The hard part is when you have a long day Keep reading [...]

As a Verizon customer for years, I was a little reluctant to switch to AT&T just for an iPhone. I mean really - your smart phone has to first work properly as a phone, and I know from observation that the Verizon network is better almost everywhere. I'm a little miffed about the rumor mill, suggesting that the iPhone will come to Verizon. I doubt that will ever happen. So, finally a contender arrived - the Motorola Droid. I upgraded my 4-year old Motorola Razr, got Keep reading [...]